Question

Why did Swami Vivekananda thanks the people of America ????​

Answer 1

Swami Vivekananda thanked the people of America for bringing him to the delegation to point out a different view of tolerance.

• Swami Vivekananda gave one of the most well-known speeches in the United States in 1893 during the World's Parliamane of Religion.
• In this Parliament, he introduced Hinduism to America and called for religious tolerance and to put an end to fanaticism. Given his work, he is considered one of the key figures in the introduction of Vedanta and Yoga in the west. He is also known as one of the primary figures who raised the religion of Hinduism to the world.
• In his speech he thanks America for bringing him to the Parliament and giving him the opportunity to share his beliefs and ideas. He believes that his religion was one that not only taught tolerance but also universal tolerance.

• In his eyes, all religions were true, and that there was no one true religion. Each religion brought something to the world and had a place in society.

• He ends his speech with a quote from the Gita which states, "Whosoever comes to Me, through whatsoever form, I reach him; all men are struggling through paths which in the end lead to me.”

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